MIAMI, May 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- From authentic Asian
delicacies and a New England–inspired seafood eatery to light bites
with a Cuban flair, the new Carnival Vista offers an exciting and
flavorful array of international dining choices.
Complementing the delicious fare is a wide variety of bars,
lounges and watering holes including the line's first on-board
brewery.
With a comprehensive selection of eateries, Carnival Vista
features several exclusive outlets that are only on board the
line's newest, largest, and most innovative ship, including Seafood
Shack, modeled after roadside seafood stands that dot the New
England coast, and expanded versions of Bonsai Sushi and Cherry on
Top offering both indoor and outdoor seating.
International flavors take center stage on Carnival Vista,
taking guests on a culinary journey around the world. Ji Ji
Asian Kitchen offers a taste of the Orient; BlueIguana Cantina
features fresh Mexican cuisine and a tortilla-making machine;
Cucina del Capitano brings the flavors of Italy on board; and Fahrenheit 555 is a
classic American steakhouse.
Several bars also serve a light menu that perfectly pairs with a
cocktail or brew. Havana Bar offers authentic Cuban pastries,
sandwiches and other bites while guests at RedFrog Pub &
Brewery can enjoy Caribbean-inspired pub fare like grouper
fingers, Jamaican-style chicken wings and more, in addition to the
three different craft beers brewed on board.
Dining venues and bars featured on Carnival Vista include:
- BlueIguana Cantina – Open for breakfast and lunch,
BlueIguana Cantina serves authentic tacos on fresh-made tortillas
and made-to-order burritos that can be personalized by diners at an
extensive salsa and toppings bar.
- Bonsai Sushi — Bonsai Sushi has been expanded on
Carnival Vista to offer cooked-to-order items like Shrimp Tempura,
Chicken Katsu, Omakase (Chef's Choice) and various noodle bowls,
complementing a variety of sushi, sashimi and bento boxes.
- Cherry on Top — For those with a sweet tooth, Cherry on
Top serves up ingredients mixed by hand and made to order. Cool
concoctions include a base of ice cream and at least four toppings,
from whipped cream and hot fudge to Oreo cookie pieces and
pineapple chunks. Additionally, when guests order Brownie Buoy –
hand-selected by kids at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital – a
donation is made to the hospital.
- Cucina del Capitano — A celebration of Carnival Cruise
Line's deep roots in Italy — all
of the fleet's captains are Italian — Cucina del Capitano serves up
a variety of Italian favorites family-style.
- Fahrenheit 555 — This classic American steakhouse offers
mouth-watering steaks and other gourmet fare with impeccable
service.
- Guy's Burger Joint — A guest favorite, Guy's features
fresh-made burgers, hand-cut fries and innovative toppings created
in partnership with Food Network personality Guy Fieri.
- Havana Bar — This popular bar specializing in mojitos
and Cuba Libres has added a bar menu. From Sabor de Habana, a sampler plate, to ceviche
de mariscos, ropa vieja and pan con bistec,
guests can taste authentic dishes of Cuba.
- JavaBlue Café — Featuring coffee straight-up, or
perhaps with an upgrade, JavaBlue Café serves hot and cold drinks
with a fun twist. Guests also can enjoy sweet treats and comfort
snacks.
- Ji Ji Asian Kitchen — Serving up enticing dishes in an
eclectic space, Ji Ji brings not
only great food, but good fortune to the table. Offering a
full-service menu featuring a mix of exotic and familiar dishes
designed to challenge and delight the senses, the venue offers a
truly unique culinary experience.
- Pizzeria del Capitano —
Pizzeria del Capitano offers five varieties of hand-tossed
artisanal-style pizza, all available free of charge 24 hours a
day.
- Lido Marketplace — A casual poolside eatery offering an
array of international favorites, from paninis to comfort food to a
New York-style deli and just about everything in between.
- Ocean Plaza — An indoor/outdoor café serving
cappuccinos, lattes, and espressos as well as pastries and other
confections.
- RedFrog Pub & Brewery — Delicious Caribbean bites
are served here, but the star is the hand-crafted beer brewed on
board in the line's first onboard brewery developed in
collaboration with Miami-based
Concrete Beach Brewery. The Caribbean-inspired brews include the aromatic
and citrusy ThirstyFrog Port Hoppin' IPA, ThirstyFrog Caribbean
Wheat spiced and unfiltered ale, and rich and creamy FriskyFrog
Java Stout.
- Seafood Shack – A Carnival Vista exclusive, Seafood
Shack features traditional fare like New England clam chowder,
lobster rolls, crab cake sliders and fried clam strips served by
the bucket, with steamed lobster, snow crab, peel-and-eat shrimp
and raw oysters sold by the pound.
- Serenity — Salads, sandwiches, wraps and other light
fare is available at the ship's exclusive adults-only
retreat.
- Shake Spot — Shake Spot offers more than just your
average shakes and floats. Guests can sip on hand-crafted classics,
fruity-flavored treats and even spiked indulgences.
- The Chef's Table — This VIP experience starts with
cocktails and hors d'oeuvres for an exclusive group of 14 guests,
followed by a tour to see the galley in operation. The evening
concludes with an impressive full-service dinner of appetizers,
entrees and desserts not found on the regular menus, all hosted by
one of the ship's master chefs.
- The Taste Bar — Offering complimentary bite-size preview
offerings inspired by popular Carnival dining venues, along with a
signature cocktail tied to the day's particular theme available for
purchase.
- American Table/American Feast – Featuring extensive
menus and wine lists in the Horizons and Reflections main dining
rooms with a wide range of appetizers, side dishes, entrees and
desserts, as well as shareable items for the table.
Carnival Vista debuted May 1 with
a 13-day cruise departing from Trieste, Italy -- the first European voyage for
Carnival in three years. A variety of spectacular Mediterranean
itineraries will be offered with port calls throughout Italy, France, Spain
and Croatia as well as several new
destinations for Carnival such as Crete (Heraklion), and Corfu, Greece; Valletta,
Malta; Palermo, Sicily;
Cagliari, Sardinia; and
Gibraltar.
On Oct. 21, 2016, Carnival Vista
embarks on a special 13-day transatlantic crossing and arrives in
New York Nov. 3, then operates a pair of 11-day voyages
from the Big Apple before repositioning to Miami for year-round Caribbean departures later that month.
For additional information and reservations for Carnival Cruise
Line, contact any travel agent, call 1-800-CARNIVAL or
visit carnival.com. Carnival can also be found on:
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Journalists also can visit Carnival's media
site, www.carnival-news.com or follow the line's PR
department on Twitter at www.twitter.com/CarnivalPR.
About Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival, a unit of
Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), is "The
World's Most Popular Cruise Line®" with 25 ships operating three-
to 16-day voyages to The Bahamas,
Caribbean, Mexican Riviera,
Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, New England, Bermuda, Australia, New
Zealand and the Pacific Islands. The company currently
has an as-yet-unnamed 133,500-ton ship under construction and
scheduled to enter service in 2018.
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